Individual Details

William de Lytton of Knebworth

(Abt 1475 - 26 Aug 1517)

Knight (House of Lytton), Knight, heriff of Hertfordshire, Sheriff of Essex, Governor of the Castle of Boulogne.

'''From the book "A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, by John Burke, publ. 1835:'''
William de Lytton of Knebworth, Governor of the Castle of Bulloigne in France, and Sheriff for the counties of Herts and Essex, who wedded Audtrey, daughter and heiress of Sir Phillip Booth of Shrubland Hall, Suffolk, by Margaret, daughter of Sir Witten Hopton of Swillington, was survived by a son, Sir Robert Lytton, Knight, of Knebworth and Shrubland Hall.
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He held the office of Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England
He held the office of Sheriff of Essex, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England
He held the office of Governor of the Castle of Boulogne, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England.

Events

BirthAbt 1475Lytton, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England
MarriageAbt 1511Kenbworth, Suffolk, England - Audrey "Boothe" Booth
Death26 Aug 1517England
Burial
OccupationSheriff of Hertfordshire and Essex
OccupationOf Knebworth. Governor of the castle of Boulogne, France.

Families

SpouseAudrey "Boothe" Booth (1482 - 1518)
ChildRobert Lytton KB (1511 - 1550)
FatherRobert Lytton II (1438 - 1504)
MotherAgnes Rede (Read) ( - )